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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: golf boy flaves on 27 October 2005, 22:27

Title: MK3 8V ENGINE PROBLEM
Post by: golf boy flaves on 27 October 2005, 22:27
Can somebody help me out please,i have a 1996 8v GTI.Over the past month or so, every so often my revs will drop down really low after changing into a lower gear,even to the point on two or three occasions where the engine has cut out completely,this has happened when the engine has been cold and also warm,this is not a constant problem as yet but it could well turn into one if i don't solve the problem
Title: Re: MK3 8V ENGINE PROBLEM
Post by: steveozx7r on 27 October 2005, 22:38
Have you tried cleaning the throttle valve yet? this gets coked up and is one of the biggest culprits.
Title: Re: MK3 8V ENGINE PROBLEM
Post by: golf boy flaves on 29 October 2005, 12:23
Thanks for the advice.No i have not tried cleaning the throttle valve as yet.Is this an easy process? If so how do i go about doing this? 
Title: Re: MK3 8V ENGINE PROBLEM
Post by: daz123 on 01 November 2005, 19:35
take induction pipe off and spray with carb cleaner and wipe with  paper towel around butterfly , and opening get all the carbon crap out put back together and bobs your uncle that should solve it
Title: Re: MK3 8V ENGINE PROBLEM
Post by: Cra1g on 06 November 2005, 16:50
As per above man, that should sort the problem.

If not you can always try cleaning all the lil bits and bos connected to it.

Cra1g
Title: Re: MK3 8V ENGINE PROBLEM
Post by: golf boy flaves on 22 November 2005, 20:43
Thanks for the tips on this subject.I have eventually managed to get round to cleaning out the throttle valve and then spraying it withcarb cleaner,this has worked great and the car is back to its best and running like a dream.
Title: Re: MK3 8V ENGINE PROBLEM
Post by: Y I GTI on 23 November 2005, 13:39
lol but for how long tho  :grin: common problem people do this thinking it will sort it few weeks later starts doing it again you have been warned lol  :laugh:
Title: Re: MK3 8V ENGINE PROBLEM
Post by: Cra1g on 23 November 2005, 23:21
lol, this is true, hgowever I dont mind as it gives me an excuse to upgrade everything  :grin:

Cra1g